Learn the six most important tasks to do to protect your plumbing system before it freezes. Discover what professional plumbers say are the best ways to avoid bursts or water damage this winter.

When the temperature tanks, a frozen pipe can turn from a minor annoyance into a full‑blown flood in minutes. The difference between a close call and a soaked living room usually comes down to what happens in the first few moments after someone realizes the water has stopped.

Plumbers say homeowners can avoid costly water damage during freezing temperatures by taking several preventive measures.

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